Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was manufactured 15 months prior to the VR-340 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus VR-340
EX-H20G | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-H20G
VR-340 | EX-H20G | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340
EX-H20G | VR-340 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G vs the VR-340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and VR-340 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and VR-340.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $130 |